What's Being Discussed

The Department of Education (DOE) will give a presentation on how the academic system works together as a whole — sometimes called "academic system coherence."
The DOE will provide an update on special education, including how students with disabilities are performing academically, how much progress they are making, and what strategies are being used to keep improving outcomes.
The committee will review updated standards for physical education, covering what students are expected to learn and be able to do.
The committee will review updated standards for computer science, covering content and performance expectations for students.

Decisions Expected

The committee is expected to vote on approving the updated physical education standards.
The committee is expected to vote on approving the updated computer science standards.

Who Should Pay Attention

Parents and families of students in Hawaii public schools, especially those with children in special education or taking physical education and computer science classes.
Teachers and school staff who teach physical education or computer science, as new standards could affect what and how they teach.
Special education advocates and families interested in how the DOE is supporting students with disabilities.
Community members who want to weigh in on statewide academic standards for Hawaii's public schools.

This meeting is on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Queen Liliʻuokalani Building, Room 404, in Honolulu. The public can also join online. Public testimony is welcome on each agenda item.